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World War II: Rotterdam, Netherlands is bombed by the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany despite a ceasefire, killing about 900 people and destroying the historic city center.
Opening of World Amateur championship at the Paris Exposition Universelle, also known as Olympic Games.
Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail, non-stop and unassisted around the world solo.
World War II: The Battle of Poljana, the final skirmish in Europe is fought near Prevalje, Slovenia.
World War II: In the United States, a bill creating the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) is signed into law.
World War II: The Battle of the Netherlands: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation.
The General Assembly of the World Health Organization (WHO) eliminates homosexuality from the list of psychiatric diseases.
World War II: Dambuster Raids commence by No. 617 Squadron RAF.
World War II: Germany occupies Brussels, Belgium.
In France, a modified TGV train achieves a new rail world speed record of 515.3 km/h (320.2 mph).
World War II: Battle of Monte Cassino: Conclusion after seven days of the fourth battle as German paratroopers evacuate Monte Cassino.
World War I: The Selective Service Act of 1917 is passed, giving the President of the United States the power of conscription.
World War II: In the aftermath of the Battle of the Coral Sea, Task Force 16 heads to Pearl Harbor for repairs.
World War II: Battle of Crete: German paratroops invade Crete.
Radio broadcaster Harold Camping predicted that the world would end on this date.
The tallest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka opens at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey.
Mexico enters the Second World War on the side of the Allies.
World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel.
World War II: Heinrich Himmler, head of the Schutzstaffel, commits suicide while in Allied custody.
World War II: Germany's Flensburg Government under Karl Dönitz is dissolved when its members are arrested by British forces.